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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
The Interstate Commerce Bill

The two Houses of Congress have
agreed, by decided vote, to the re-
port Of the Conference committee on
the Interstate Commerce bill, and,
almost beyond question, before this
article is printed it will be law, and
will 90 into effect in sixty days. 1t
is our firm conviction that the passage
OF the bill was sad mistake. 1t seems
TO us perfectly certain that two of its
provisions are at war with the great
interests of the Northwest, and will
act as blight on our agricultural
and great commercial interests. We
refer to the long and short haul
clauses, and that preventing pooling
among the railroads. Some things
are perfectly apparent, and one of
these is that the pooling system has
reduced the carrying Of freights to a
minimum. Ii the result has been in
any way injurious it has been in re-
ducing freight rates below the actual
cost oftransportation, and compelling
railway companies to keep passenger
rates high to meet deficiencies in the
freight receipts. And We do not
think this has been true to any con-
siderable extent. That the ''haul"
clauses will benefit the producers Of
the East at the expense of the pro-
ducers of the West, we have not the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
Legislative Correspondence.

Not much important business has
been done in the Legislature during
the past week, most of the time hav-
ing been occupied in routine matters
and the introduction Of bills. There
does not seem however, TO be any
lack of important measures, more we
think having been introduced up to
date, than were presented during the
same time in 1885, when the amount
of business was far in excess of that
at any previous session.
On Tuesday the Senate by unani
nous vote passed the bill establishing
a Michigan weather service and
appropfiating for that service for the
years 1887 and 1888 the sum of
1857. so; and it is expected that the
bill will pass the House not later
than Thursday. If it becomes a law
and the work done under its provisions
faithfully, we have no doubt it will
prove great benefit to the agricul-
tural and shipping interests of the
State, and matter of great public
convenience to the people generally.
On Tuesday, in support of the res
olution to recommend Senator o. d.
Conger for a place on the Interstate
Commerce bill, Senator Hubbel made
one Of the ablest efforts of his life
portraying in glowing colors the mag
nifcent services Senator Conger had
rendered the people of Michigan,
especially on matters connected with
the commerce of the great lakes. 1t
was truly an effort ofwhich the friends
of progressive Michigan had every
reason to be proud.
The two Houses have, also, by a
unanimous vote, adopted resolution,
which. while il is only justice to the
widow and minor children of the
distinguished member of the House
from Wayne, shows that the mem
oers Of the Legislature are liberal
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
Henderson.

Chas. Allen has gone to Ohio, on
a visit.
Rev. Crane has prolonged the
meetings here another week. He
preached a series of sermons last week
which were very instructive.
Geo. d. Palmer has gone to Ohio
on business where he will remain for
several weeks.
M. w. Gardner expects 10 visit
Dakota next spring.
Miss Anna Nero, of Midland is
visiting friends here.
DR.. Bare, of Saginaw, made his
monthly visit here yesterday. He
looks we'll and hearty.
Miss Minnie Blakely has gone to
Coleman, Mich, to spend the winter.
Our harness maker contemplates
moving his business to Ashley.
A baoy.boy put in his appearance at
Elmer Peters this week.
S. Goodale has purchased about
fifty acres of land adjoining Ashley
and is now building on it.
A sleigh load of young people
at Rev. divers, Bennington, Wednes-
evening. NED.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

Republican Champion: Germany
has built up an immense sugar interest
by bounties on beet sugar, cheaper
ing the price of sugar throughout the
world. In this country there is the
standing objection of the Democrats
that it is "unconstitutional," as every
thing has been characterized that the
Republican party has suggested for
the general welfare of the nation.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
Montreal winter oarn,va,

The d., G.. H. & M. railway will
sell excursion tickets to Montreal and
return at less than a single fare for the
round trip, for the accommodation of
those desiring to attend the Winter
Carnival, February 9TH to r2th. Large
delegations from the West and East
will be in attendance. Tickets will
be sold on February sth to 9TH, good
to return until February 18th, inclu-
sive.
For rates and further particulars,
apply to Agent d., G. H. & M. R'y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

The Washington Republican vigor.
ously urges the Republicans in the
House to wait no longer for the inca
pable or Indifferent Democratic ma
;ority to inaugurate financial legisla'
ton, but to start in on their own &C
count. Yes, that is all right. Let
the demand be Free Sugar; FREE
SUGAR.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
OwOssO, FRIDAY, JAN %, 1887

The reelection of ex Senator Pad
dock to the T. S. Senate, by the Re-
publicans Of Neb- ask, is a victory as
glorious as it is was unexI ected.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

At recent meeting of the stock
holders of the L. & N. M. railroad, A..
w. Wright. of Alma, was elected vice
president. A firstclass selection.
The unanimous election Of General
Hawley by the Republicans of the
Connecticut Legislature shows the
idiocy of the oft.repeated assertion
that there was organized hostility
toward him in the Republican ranks.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

Gov. Bodwell of Maine, handsomely
iustifes the confidence reposed in
him as friend of labor. In his mes.
sage to the Legislature he recommends
ten hour system for all corporations
the non employment of children
under fifteen, and the adjustment of
the trustee process SO far as il relates
to the wages of laboring men. Three
laws that ought to be enacted in every
state.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

BY the election of Hon. Cushman
X. Davis TO the Senate of the United
States, the Republicans of Minnesota
have placed IN that distinguished
body, young man Of the purest
character, and the highest mental
abilities. The writer knew him as a
boy at Waukesha, Wisconsin, in 1882
4, where he was distinguished for his
scholastic abilities, as he is today for
his qualities as statesman.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28

The doorkeepers of the Democrat
ic Senate Of Indiana are armed with
revolvers, and on Wednesday OF last
week refused 10 admit United States
Senator Harrison to the Senate
chamber,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
The Great Pioneer Newspaper.

The proud distinction of being the
Oldest newspaper in.the State of Mich
lgan is enjoyed by The Detroit Free
Press. Established more than fifty
years ago, its career has been one of
uninterrupted success.
The history of The Free Press is
the history Of Michigan. Published
while this commonwealth was yet a
territory, The Free Press was recosni-
zed as power in the land at the time
OF her admission into the sisterhood
of states. From that day to this, the
energies OF the paper have always
been directed to, and identified with,
the Advancement of the states best in
terest; it has grown with its growth
and shared in its prosperity.
1t is no wonder then that The Free
Press claims the right to add to the
glory of being the oldest, The even
more honorable title of being THE
BEST paper-lhe best for the Mer
chant, Mechanic, Farmer, the best for
the Family, and, when quantity and
quality of matter is considered, be
yond question THE CHEAPEST
In the Daily is published in com.
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own special dispatches, all the Asso.
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the Produce, Stock and Money Mark
cts, Congressional, Legislative and
State News, and all the News Of
the world, besides SPLENDID selec-
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Free Press is issued everv day in the
year. s pages Daily, IL to 10 pages
Sundays and is delivered by Local
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the state that can be reached on The
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cents week. 1t is also sent by mail
to any address for 60 cents north
or ST year.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-28
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS.

To those who for any reason cannot
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newspaper reading matter, crisp, at
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Original stories, both short and con-
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Letter Box and Pepper; Pointed edi
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thousands of subjects; and complete
summary of news of the week are
among its attractions. 1t numbers
among its regular contributors large
number Of the best known authors and
writers than any other journal. It's
circulation is enormous
one hundred thousand copies per
week. If money, industry and enter
prise can keep it SO, it will continue
to be regarded as one of the leading
weekly newspapers of America. Price
one dollar per year.
Every family in Michigan ought to
take The Free Press.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
Two Maine Judges.

During a recess from business in the
Maine Executive Council the other dav
Couneiior Warren told a story about a
Justice of the Peace in Hancock County,
beSre whom a culprit was arraigned for
drunkenness and disturbance
\ trial was an unusual occurrence in
the little village, and large crowd came
to hear it. The Justice. heavy gated,
thick skulled old fellow, desired 70 make
a profound impression. After he heard
the case he arose, and holding a copy of
the Revised Statutes before him, aud
peering over his spectacles at the trcm-
bling respondent, delivered himself as
follows:
Considering the importance of this
case and the enormity of the offense
with which you are charged Cahem , the
Court fines you one dollar and costs
and may God have mercy on your soul.
This reminded Councillor Lord of
story about Justice of the Peace in
Cumberland County, who had a similar
case.
prisoner at the bar, be you guilty or
not guiltyl' he asked
Guilty" said t. respondent.
''Gentlemen, said the Justice, 1--WE
will now go on with the CASE
The inference was that the Justice de-
sired to prove whether the man lied or
mobilization Journal.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
Hotels In Mexico.

.'The Mexican hotel proprietor does
not show the least anxiety as 10 whether
you stop with m or not. asked the
proprietor Of the hotel went TO what he
charged per day. He said 81, and that
without board. '
why don't you run restaurant in
connecticut inquired.
.-Oh. it would be a bother, replied
the landlord
why don't you give meals with
board, American style, and make the
profits yoursclff'
at would be too much bother, - he re-
piled Struggling his shoulders.
actually, the proprietor is so afraid of
bling bothered he don't care a straw
whether anyone stops with him or not
] askei for a wash lis: to give out some
linen to be washed. and was informed
that they never furnished lists for wash
ing nor had anything TO do with laundry
ing clothes. because ii was a bother
some Of The servants had kin people,
though, who might wash for me, l was
IA ormcd. a tourist. | was told, came
on ahead and said 10 the proprietor of a
hotel that he had eighty in his party.
who would arrive next day, and wanted
10 know II anF reduction would be made
from the regular charge of 81 per day on
account Of the large number. The pro
pricio-. with languid sigh, informed
the astonished tourist that he would
charge each Of his party $40 because
be would have so much bother Boston
Hefaid.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
ItccinCs.

SrENMf D RiCF.-One cup of rice, one
teaspoon OF salt, three cups of boiling
water; steam one hour; add one cup Of
sweet milk, cook twenty minutes longer,
when it is ready to serve with cream
and sugar.
CCERIED ECGs-Melt little butter.
str in q teaspoonful of curry powder.
add by degrees a large tablespoonful Of
flour and a cup of stock; season. Boil
six eggs hard, cut them in halves, put
put neatly in dep dish, pour on the
sauce and keep all hot little before
using.
WHITE BRE,D.-Pare and boil soft
siX potatoes in two quarts Of water,
strain through colander boiling hot on
to one cup of flour; stir well, and when
cool add one yeast cake soaked in warm
water. Keep it warm until it IS light.
then stir it well and keep j: in cool
place until morning. Then stir it into
the middle of your ira OF flour adding
warm water enough 10 made the desired
quantity of breadl. add little salt and
cover the top of this batter with flour,
and keep IL warm -tsRtii-it-c- ssh=-4ha
Hour and foams up through. Then add
flour and mix up still and let it rise
again. Then kncad up into loaves. put
into pans, let it rise again, not too light,
and bake one hour very carefully.
RoAsT BEEF.-A piece of beef weigh
ing eight or ten pounds will take little
over two hours to roast Some allow if
teen minutes to each pound of beef Pre-
pare it by wiping with a dry napkin, but
never washing, rub over it little salt
and pepper, aud put it into a dry pan to
roast in a hot oven. The hcst will soon
seal in the juices and retain them till
the piece IS cut at the table Basic oc-
casionally. If the favor of sweet herbs
and vegetables las carrot. turnip, onion,
etc is relished in the gravy, put few
slices OF these last, with bay leaf or
two and little thyme and parsley, into
the pan, to make bed on VIII ich to lay
the beef. When 1t is done, add more
seasoning, remove the beef, take out the
vegetables i: used. add hot water to the
gravy, thicken it, being careful to avoid
Jumps. Serve either over the meat or IN
a gravy-boat, as one prefers.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01

Some ten or twelve days ago a digni-
fled and respectable appearing woman
visited the Gratiot avenue police station
to secure advice in rather delicate mat
ter. As she stated the case:
"a man has been paying his atten-
tion TO me for two years past, and We
have been engaged for over six months
All at once dis ove.ed a coldness; he
comes at longer intervals; he is not the
same man. reproach him, and now he
seems to have skipped Can't have him
arrested for breach of promise;'
She was given some sound advice
and went her way. Yesterday one Of the
officers met her on the street and asked
her how the matter stood, and she cheer
fully replied;
"Oh, that's all right. He has acted the
part of a perfect gentleman
Then he has married you."
"Oh, no; he has married my daughter
1t seems that he was loving her all the
time instead of me - Detroit Free Press.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
A Horst.s Ear For Music.

The following story is told by Fred
Grant as proof Of the faculty possessed
by horses by which they distinguish
different tunes. In his last year at West
Point he held the position Of Captain Of
Artillery. One day the visiting officer,
who happened to be his father. Gen
Grant, held an inspection and drill Al
ter the cadets had assembled on the
battle-ground it was dcci cd TO give
the commands by bugle call The Off
GERS would then deli er them by word Of
mouth TO the zen. Fred Grant had 4
VIGOROUSLY bad ear for music lie had
never been able to master single tune.
and, worst st II. had no idea Of time.
When the announcement Of the mode Of
giving the orders was made he rushed lp
to 4 comrade and said: Great goodness,
What shall l dor l can't tell the differ
ence between the charge and the re
treat.
His friend advised him to change his
horse for Mazcppa, horse OF one of the
Sergeants. She would safely carry him
out of the dilemma lie hastily did so and
watched every movement OF his animal
during the ensuing cyolutions. When
the bugle sounded Forward the
knowing animal advanced and the com
mand was soon given to the men. When
the call of Halt" came Mazeppa stood
like rock, and the proper order was
issued by the officer In this way the
horse, by its ca for music, made known
to its rider the orders of the day and
crried him proudly through the compli-
Gated movements TO the drill
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
Beecher Was Alive.

There are probably but few newspaper
reporters in this city that have not inter
viewed Henry Ward Beecher. The Ply
mouth pastor enjoys great popularity
among the reporters, for he is accessible.
genial, and, as a rule, laxative. He is
always ready to engage in harmless bit
Of chaf with the newspaper men, but he
will not brook insolence. The last
mentioned fact was recently impressed
upon the alleged mind of a staggering
youngster who said that he represented
a Brooklyn paper A rumor that Mr..
Beecher was dead got started in some IN
accountable manner and spread like
wildire. Reporters by the score hurried
to Mr. Beecher's house and were there
confronted by the famous preacher hale
and hearty. After awhile along came a
young man who said to Mr.. Beecher with
an impudent grin that he had been sent
by the city editor of the Brooklyn --
- 80 find out whether Boecher was
alive or dead"
"Well," said the Plymouth pastor,
81 suppose you know who l ann"
"Oh, yes, answered the fellow pertly,
''but l would like to have it directly
from YOU that you are not dead
"Ah,n murmured the stalwart pastor,
as he laid a heavy hand on the funny
young mans coat collar. The next IN
slant the young man was held up in the air
and shaken as a dog would shake saw
dust doll. Mr.. Beecher set him down
on the sidewalk not any too gently and
quietly remarked: Now. you can 90
to your city editor and tell him that you
have received actual proof that I am
alive. Mem York Times.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
A Letter Of George WASHINGTON.

s,An original letter written by the
Father Of his Country is among the in-
tcrtsiing collection of family relics in the
possession of Seymour Van Santvoord
of this city, says the New York Times.
The letter, which is yellow with age and
inclosed in an old-fashioned picture
frame, was presented to Mr.. Van SAINT
voord by his cousin, John Dow, of Belle
vile, n. J. Mr.. Dow said it had occu-
pied The post of honor on the old Dutch
mantel OF his mothers home for more
than fifty years His mother was Mrs.
Kitlein an Santvoord Dow, and she re-
ceived the letter from her grandfather,
Cornelius Van Santvoord, who was for
merly pastor of the old Dutch church at
Schenectady. to which the letter wa sad
dressed. The document is given with
the spelling and capitalization of the
original:
To the Minister, Elders. aud Deacol.s Of
the Reformed Dutch Church Of the TOi5n
Of .Srhenrctddy.-GE l sincearly
thank you for your Congratulations on my
arrival at this place.
Whilst join in adoring that now supreem
being TO whom alone can be ATTRIBUTED the
signel succe ises of our arms | cannot but ex-
press my gratitude to you gentlemen for so
distinguished a testimonial Of your Regard.
May the same providence that has hitherto
in so Remarkable manner evinced the JUS
tice of our cause lead US to a speedy AID hon
Durable peace, and may its attendant bless
ings soon restore this our Flourishing place
to its former prosperity.
G. WASHINGTON.
Schenectady, June 50, I1S2
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
Valuable Gold Nuggets.

Louis Banding says the generally &C
cepted statement that the largest nugget
ever found in California was worth a
little more than S2l, 900 is an erroneous
one. He says that J. ]. Finney, "Sld
Virginia, found piece of gold about
six miles from Downievillc, Sierra
County, on August 81, 1867, that
weighed 5000 ounces. The gold of
that vicinity was worth SIS an ounce.
which would make the value of the mug
get $4,000 This would make the
finney nugget the largest piece of pure
gold ever discovered, so far as accounts
70. Heretofore. the Australian nugget
found in the Ballarat gold fields has been
considered the largest. 1t was valued at
$50, 600. Finney. or "Oid Virginia, +.
as he was Familiarity called in those days.
afterward went to Washoe when the
great silver discoveries were made
there, and from him the town of yir-
ginia City took its name. The man who
discovered the largest nugget in the Cali
fornia mines and gave his name to the
richest mining camp in the world, died
in extreme poverty. GrdsI Valley (cal. J
Jui0H
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
His PILLOW Fnrgot Him.

Every night that Actor Fred Warde
plays the Gladiator in "Galba,n he Is
supposed to fall insensible in the lat
act. He did fall thrillingly for two
nights at the Windsor, but after that the
act lost a COOL deal Of its realism On
the second night he fell with thud that
sounded all over the theatre, and there
was wild outburst OF applause. Then
the audience was amazed to hear the
anathema: "You savagem proceed IN
loud tones from the rrostrate Gladiator
The next day Actor Warde played the
part with a broken h cad, and felt very
giugerly. z..
hidden behind the crowd Of Roman sol
diers on the st ,ge aud catch the actor.
The second night of the engagement the
subordinate had forgotten hum or was
behind schedule time, and the actor hit
tn stage with an emphasis that was en-
tirely too realistic for his sslf-eontrol--
Nes York SrH,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-01
The Life of COWBOYS.

Time was, and not long ago either,
that the cowboys when they received
/ their pay after the roundup, felt in duty
bound to go Miles City and blow it in at
the gambling dens, saloons, and other
disrcputable places, Cow punching is at
best q very tough business, and full of
RISKS to life and limb, and pay is
small and by no means adequate, and
after the roundup there follows a long
period of enforced idleness, during
which they are given food and lodging
!. only b. -tba.-faAeh- 9WAer.=The average
! cONOOy was wont to turn up after his
semi-annual spree with n very large head
and not cent in his pocket. OF late,
however, the boys have taken tumble to
themselves and are saving Their money
/ so common has the economical spirit be-
come among them that Miles City has
seen this year its quietest season.
Most of the cowboys looked upon
their coming to Montana to herd cattle
as the mistake of their lives The glow
ing stories of thrilling adventure and
sudden wealth of the cowboys life,
which are common N the East, are in
most eases responsible for their entering
the guild, bu. the reality is quite
different matter Many of the eco
nomical ones have been enabled by their
savings TO return to their Eastern
homes.
People who have not been through the
bad lands bavo but faint conception of
the utter desolation and worthlessness of
cowboys home. He is roasted in sum
mer and frozen in winter. The lands can
neve, be used for anything but grazing,
and the distances are therefore some
thing immense. One popularity of the
country makes rapid riding a very dill
cult, not to say dangerous, undertaking.
The earth is'so iriable that a tiny water
course will speedily cut for itself a deep
gully or coolie,n as it is called, the
depth of which, when filed with snow,
is entirely problematical A horseman
who rides up with a cowboys reckless
ness may suddenly find himself at the
bottom Of six or eight-foot coolie, with
his horse on top of him, and no way of
getting out of tiff he happens to be
still alive-save tunneling up to the head
of the stream through the snow Then
one of your broncho's feet is as likely as
not to sink suddenly two feet down into
coyotes hole when he is going at fu-
rious pace. Result; His leg snaps off
like pipe stem, and You are Shot through
the air TO point far beyond, and picked
up more dead than alive The water is
generally bitter with alkali, and scorches
your throat as you swallow it. There is
little to eat, and that is hard to get
TOmdh Enterprise.